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Campbell River has a Regional Coordinator, Trina Gault and we are now holding regular office hours of Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am – 2pm.
Trina Gault – Regional Coordinator
BC Schizophrenia Society – Campbell River Branch
PH: 250-914-3059 FX: 250-914-3061
e-mail: crss@shaw.ca
Address: Eagle Ridge Plaza 850E – 12th Avenue
Mailing Address: PO Box 651 Campbell River, BC V9W 6J3
web: bcss-campbellriverbranch.webs.com

Puppet Program is still running on Thursdays for practices during the summer and schools as often as we can get bookings. The program is now introducing the Helping Hailey puppet show, and will be starting it in the schools late 2011. Lynda Valikoski is the Coordinator for the “Brainstormers” Puppet Program and may be contacted at cr.puppets@gmail.com.
Courtenay “Black Top Players” contact is btp.puppets@gmail.com.

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How to Make a Donation

To Donate: Click here to donate online, send a cheque payable to the BC Schizophrenia Society to 201 - 6011 Westminster Hwy, Richmond , BC V7C 4V4 or click here or the link above for more options.

Campbell River – BCSS – Strengthening Families Together – Register now for March 14 course start

Local referral and support

Do you have a family member with a mental illness? Are you wondering what services are available for serious mental illness in your community and how to access them? Need help figuring out what to do? BCSS can help. We have staff and volunteers in locations near you who can talk to you about your options and help you get connected. For contact info, please visit the link above for a list of locations or contact BCSS at 1-888-888-0029 to be referred to the person nearest you.

BCSS Campbell River Newsletter

Campbell River – Strengthening Families Together Course – Register now for Sept 15 start

Family Toolkit

The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources.

Campbell River – BCSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Tuesdays

3rd Tuesday of the month, September - June, 7-9 pm, @ 850E – 12th Avenue. Contact the office at 250-914-3059 or Elaine: 250-287-3710 after hours

Throughout BC – BCSS – Strengthening Families Together Courses Start Spring & Fall

Campbell River – BCSS – Strengthening Families Together Course

Guide to the Mental Health Act

This resource may be useful to people who would like to understand the rules and procedures in place in BC around mental illness, police involvement, involuntary treatment, etc

Online Support Groups for Family / Supporters

Visit www.reachingfamiliesproject.org to participate in our online support groups for family members and supporters.

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Sign up here for our e-newsletters for family members, mental health professionals, educators and aboriginal community members to keep posted on BCSS events, resources and advocacy or click on the above link for more information.

Strengthening Families Together – 10 session group for family and friends

Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support. Offered throughout BC in spring and fall. Contact your local branch for details.

Crisis coping for familes

This fact sheet helps families recognize a crisis situation and offers suggestions on how to deal with a crisis.

Advocating for your relative (and yourself) – Dos and Don’ts

Dos and don'ts for families coping with schizophrenia

Spouses Handbook

This booklet was published due to requests from family members who have a spouse ill with schizophrenia, for information specific to their needs.

Partnership Puppeteer Program

A puppet show that educates grade 4/5 students in order to give them accurate information and to dispel the myths and misunderstandings about mental illness. This program is currently offered in Terrace and Penticton. Please also see a similar puppet show offered in the Terrace area